"A gleefully gruesome and hilarious new series about a would-be pacifist living in the aptly named kingdom of Brutalia"
The island of Brutalia is known for its violence, its treacherous rocks and its ravenous ravens who like nothing better than feasting on the body parts of the rock’s victims, together with a truly horrible King and Queen, who relish punishments for the downtrodden citizens. Mort is different. He would not hurt a fly and now the death of his uncle has seen him appointed Royal Executioner and his first task is to execute his best friend Weed. How he manages to avoid this fate will keep young readers enthralled.
This is reminiscent of Dahl or Mr Gum in the relish with which gruesome (but never actually gory) plot details are revealed. There is very silly slapstick violence that always plays for laughs rather than frights. Each chapter opens with jokes from the ever-present Ravens, usually based upon what they can eat, and this quickly becomes a favourite feature alongside the jokey asides from the narrator.
The lively text layout and variety of font make this an accessible read. The generous illustrations suit the comedic mode perfectly and I can see this rapidly becoming a popular series.
The first in a wickedly funny new series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom!
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The first in a wickedly funny new series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom! On Brutalia violence is a way of life.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Mort the Meek and the Ravens' Revenge and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Mort the Meek and the Ravens' Revenge features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Funny, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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Mort the Meek and the Ravens' Revenge was written by Rachel Delahaye and published by Stripes Publishing an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
Mort the Meek and the Ravens' Revenge has 198 pages
Yes it is part of Mort the Meek series
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